Discover Bitter Sweet, the intoxicating and compulsive debut novel from Hattie Williams. This spellbinding exploration of obsessive love captivated readers, with Vogue Williams stating, "I didn't want this book to end. 10/10." Follow Charlie, a twenty-three-year-old publicity assistant at a London publishing house, as she begins an illicit and all-consuming affair with Richard Aveling, the fifty-six-year-old, married author who defined his generation and holds a personal link to her late mother.

• A thought-provoking exploration of a relationship founded in power, control, and silence.
• Praised by Marian Keyes for convincing writing on the enmeshed intensity of early-20s friendships.
• Perfect for book clubs and fans of Sorrow and Bliss by Meg Mason and Cleopatra and Frankenstein by Coco Mellors.
• Described as a timeless tragedy detailing the intricacies and illusions of true love.

Charlie idolizes Richard Aveling, whose success launches him to a new level of fame, forcing Charlie to confront the reality of their hidden relationship when anonymity is lost.

This paperback edition is written in English and features the author Hattie Williams.

• Author: Williams, Hattie
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Print Length: 400 pages
• ISBN-10: 1398722820
• ISBN-13: 978-1398722828
• Dimensions: 128 x 34 x 194mm
• Weight: 276 g
• Publisher: Orion
• Publication Date: June 4, 2026

Experience the novel that critics inhaled, hailed as sharp, compelling, and beautifully crafted. Add Bitter Sweet to your collection today.